The University of Michigan publicly launched its Victors for Michigan campaign Thursday. With a $4 billion goal, it is the university’s most ambitious fundraising effort, and the largest in the history of public higher education.

This week’s Summit on Diversity in Graduate Education drew more than 150 scholars and practitioners from across the country to explore diversity’s role in the academic and social contexts of graduate school.

A $50 million gift from Richard and Susan Rogel will support Medical School scholarships, the Center for Chinese Studies and future university initiatives. Richard Rogel also will take a leadership role in the Victors for Michigan campaign.